Profession
Environmental Law Attorney
Environmental compliance and sustainable development
As an environmental lawyer, you use the law to protect nature and to help people and companies follow the rules that keep air, water, and land safe. You might advise a business on getting permits and staying within environmental regulations, defend a client accused of pollution, or fight on behalf of communities and ecosystems harmed by contamination. Your days involve research, drafting documents, negotiating, and sometimes arguing in court or before government agencies. You work with scientists, regulators, activists, and business leaders, translating complex science and rules into legal strategy.
Average salary
$6,000 – $18,000
Education
5 years
Employability
83%
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What Does It Really Mean to Be an Environmental Lawyer?
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We Are the Lawyers for the Environment
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On the Job: Environmental Attorney
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How much does a Environmental Law Attorney professional earn?▾
Salary ranges from $6,000 – $18,000 per month, depending on specialization, region, and experience. Professionals in major cities tend to earn above the national average.
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